A man wheels his purchases to his car while shoppers wait in line for Dick's Sporting Goods and Kohl's to open at The Promenade in November 2015. D’Iberville police will beef up patrol this year to ensure safety. Amanda McCoyamccoy@sunherald.com File

A man wheels his purchases to his car while shoppers wait in line for Dick's Sporting Goods and Kohl's to open at The Promenade in November 2015. D’Iberville police will beef up patrol this year to ensure safety. Amanda McCoyamccoy@sunherald.com File

Shopping in D’Iberville this week? Here’s how to stay safe.

D’Iberville police know the week of Thanksgiving is a popular time for shopping in areas such as Sangani Boulevard and in the Promenade, and they’re beefing up patrol to help keep shoppers and residents safe.

Capt. Marty Griffin said shoppers should expect to see uniformed officers in and around stores and parking lots throughout the city this week. He said additional plain clothes officers in unmarked cars will be patrolling, “searching for individuals who have criminal intentions.”

Griffin asks residents to be extra cautious while driving in D’Iberville, as there will be increased traffic.

Drivers should take advantage of the new access ramps to D’Iberville Boulevard and Lamey Bridge Road, Griffin said, and remember the new Popps Ferry Road extension and Big Ridge Road are open for use.